Kevin Towers - I don’t like pitchers who walk hitters. It puts pressure on your defense.

I don’t like pitchers who walk hitters. It puts pressure on your defense. The less walks you have, the better your chances of getting through innings. More walks lead to overworking your bullpen, sometimes just by having to get somebody up, just in case.

- Kevin Towers

source: "Q&A: Kevin Towers, Diamondbacks GM". Interview with David Laurila, www.fangraphs.com. December 26, 2012.